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The Big Picture: Burning

A fire fighter tries to extinguish a burning olive tree

A fire fighter tries to extinguish a burning olive tree in the village of Dombrena, approximately 120 kilometers north of Athens. Authorities say wildfires are threatening homes in southern and central Greece where strong winds are hindering fire fighters.

Photo: Petros Giannakouris/AP

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